Today, as we continue with our blog series "Meet the School Board", we are sharing a special Q&A with new Georgia School Board member Ben Chiappinelli. Stay tuned for more and view earlier posts in this series here. Q: Can you tell us why you were interested in serving on the School Board? Ben: I have really … Continue reading Meet the School Board: Newly-Elected Ben Chiappinelli Proud to Serve in Georgia
Spotlight on Student Art: Visit the Virtual Art Gallery!
Target 4: Engaged Community Partners – FWSU staff and students will collaborate,innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state, and global partners to make a difference in their community, state, and world. Action Step - Plan and manage instruction around problems relevant to students and their community and develop solutions for authentic audiences. Have … Continue reading Spotlight on Student Art: Visit the Virtual Art Gallery!
Over Communicate Part III
It has been 8 months and 137 posts since we officially launched the FWSU Blog where we have been highlighting learning every school day. Our goal has been to "over communicate" with students, parents, staff, and community members, providing a vital link to the great teaching and learning happening in classrooms throughout our schools. Specifically, … Continue reading Over Communicate Part III
GEMS Students Make Cents of Science
Target 1 – Student Centered Learning: FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step: Students will engage in personalized learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving, and creative learning opportunities. GEMS 8th Grade Science students were learning about chemical reactions and how new molecules can be formed. To … Continue reading GEMS Students Make Cents of Science
Thankful for Our Supportive Community
Today, we would like to take a moment to thank the voters of Fairfax, Fletcher, and Georgia for their continued support for our schools. We are grateful for those who participated in Town Meeting Day and value your commitment to education. Here is a closer look at yesterday's school budget votes: Fairfax (Australian Ballot): 400 … Continue reading Thankful for Our Supportive Community
GEMS 7th & 8th Grade Test Their Knowledge in Quiz Bowl
Target 1 – Student Centered Learning: FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step: Students will engage in personalized learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving, and creative learning opportunities. Monday was a very exciting occasion for 7th and 8th graders at GEMS. The students had the opportunity … Continue reading GEMS 7th & 8th Grade Test Their Knowledge in Quiz Bowl
Valentine’s Day Presents Sweet Spanish Experience for GEMS Students
Target 1 – Student Centered Learning: FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step: Students will engage in personalized learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving, and creative learning opportunities. For GEMS 8th Grade Spanish, Valentine's Day translated into a deliciously creative opportunity. Students celebrated the day in … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Presents Sweet Spanish Experience for GEMS Students
GEMS Science Learning Gets “Hands-On” as Student’s Explore Owl Pellets
Target 3: Flexible Learning Environments - FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Action Step - Make relevant and authentic problems become the focus of connected learning. Do you know what owls eat to survive the winter? To … Continue reading GEMS Science Learning Gets “Hands-On” as Student’s Explore Owl Pellets
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